For requirement 4.c.1., the correct terminology is '''venomous''', not poisonous, when talking about snakes.

For requirement 4.c.1., the correct terminology is '''venomous''', not poisonous, when talking about snakes.

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Existing Requirement:

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''Existing'' requirement:

:4.c. Reptiles and Amphibians

:4.c. Reptiles and Amphibians

::1. Show that you can recognize the poisonous snakes in your area.

::1. Show that you can recognize the poisonous snakes in your area.

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Suggested Requirement:

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''Suggested'' requirement:

:4.c. Reptiles and Amphibians

:4.c. Reptiles and Amphibians

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::1. Show that you can recognize the venomous snakes in your area.

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::1. Show that you can recognize the ''venomous'' snakes in your area.

--[[User:Woodhamc|Woodhamc]] 19:30, April 5, 2011 (EDT)

--[[User:Woodhamc|Woodhamc]] 19:30, April 5, 2011 (EDT)

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[[User:Woodhamc|Woodhamc]], thanks for your post... well stated. Please see [http://usssp.com/mb/proposals.asp usssp.com/mb/proposals.asp] for a good explanation about, ''<nowiki>'</nowiki>How to submit a proposal for new or revised merit badges<nowiki>'</nowiki>''. Please note, unfortunately, the link to the [http://ideas.scouting.org Innovation Engine (ideas.scouting.org)] referenced at the bottom of ''that'' page is no longer open to us little people &mdash; you '''''now''''' must be a [[BSA employee]] in order to log in there. You can still submit your proposal directly to the [[National Council]] at the mailing address shown. &mdash;'''''[[User:RWSmith|RWSmith]]''''' <small>''[[MeritBadgeDotOrg:Bureaucrat|(Bureaucrat)]]''</small>, 10:14, April 6, 2011 (EDT)

[[User:Woodhamc|Woodhamc]], thanks for your post... well stated. Please see [http://usssp.com/mb/proposals.asp usssp.com/mb/proposals.asp] for a good explanation about, ''<nowiki>'</nowiki>How to submit a proposal for new or revised merit badges<nowiki>'</nowiki>''. Please note, unfortunately, the link to the [http://ideas.scouting.org Innovation Engine (ideas.scouting.org)] referenced at the bottom of ''that'' page is no longer open to us little people &mdash; you '''''now''''' must be a [[BSA employee]] in order to log in there. You can still submit your proposal directly to the [[National Council]] at the mailing address shown. &mdash;'''''[[User:RWSmith|RWSmith]]''''' <small>''[[MeritBadgeDotOrg:Bureaucrat|(Bureaucrat)]]''</small>, 10:14, April 6, 2011 (EDT)

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According to the Nature Merit Badge Pamphlet, the most recent pamphlet, the term "venomous" is used in Requirement 4.c.1. Please correct to reflect the "change" in the requirement.

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===Merit Badge pamphlet updated===

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According to the Nature Merit Badge pamphlet, the most recent pamphlet, the term "venomous" is used in Requirement 4.c.1. Please correct to reflect the "change" in the requirement.

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According to the Nature Merit Badge pamphlet, the most recent pamphlet, the term "venomous" is used in Requirement 4.c.1. Please correct to reflect the "change" in the requirement.
Kc9901mom 18:13, February 14, 2012 (EST)